Why UWS?

 

With a contemporary approach to study, work and innovation, UWS adapts to the changing demands of global business, education, communication and the environment. True to our slogan ‘bringing knowledge to life’ we combine academic study with practical experiences to deliver useful courses to help drive you towards your career goals.

Career-orientated courses

  • The University’s strong research and industry links ensure course materials are always up-to-date and relevant to what’s happening in the real world.

High level of professional accreditation

  • UWS places a strong emphasis on professional accreditation, so many courses have been designed to meet the needs of industry and professional organisations.

Balance of academic and practical learning

  • Nearly all courses have practical components, so you will have plenty of opportunities to gain handson experience in real-life situations through case studies or practical work in our state-of-the-art facilities. There are also  opportunities for external work placements or internships within industry.

Teaching students skills for life

  • You will be encouraged to adopt an independent, critical and analytical approach to each subject area. 
  • We encourage students to monitor new developments and to be adaptable to lifelong learning. Many courses  specifically develop leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Study and life balance

  • We offer flexible course structures to help you balance your postgraduate study with commitments at work and home.
  • Many courses have flexible entry and exit points, with recognition of prior learning and a variety of teaching formats to help you manage your time. 

Industry-trained academic staff

  • Our industry-trained academics are in touch with the professional world and help provide you with the best possible  resources to succeed in your studies.

Well regarded, innovative research programs

  • UWS is a hub of research activity providing sustainable solutions to real world problems for the 21st century.

Global knowledge network

  • The University has close links with universities in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the Americas. These links provide opportunities for academic collaboration and research and also provide students with an international perspective, an international student exchange program to study in another country as part of your degree in Australia, and the chance to ‘hook’ into a global knowledge network.